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4277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an
audio sound.
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
Once
The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P or N.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Once
An attempt was made to turn
the engine switch off when the
shift lever was not in P.
To turn off the engine, first
shift the shift lever to P
and then turn the engine
switch off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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4427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 447)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles
with a smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the v ehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn ov er, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
1
2
3
4
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4648-1. Specifications
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Chassis lubrication
Propeller shafts
SpiderLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yoke
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chas-
sis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP265/70R17 113S, P245/60R20 107H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17 7J, 17 7 1/2J, 20 7J
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)
Aluminum wheels:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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4758-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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506What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 191)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 191)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 447)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 194)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 196)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 104)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 197)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 446)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 447)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 443)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 443)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal
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507What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 192)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 197)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 145)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( P. 196)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or cl ose by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is tu rned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
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514Alphabetical index
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Flat tire...................................... 428
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 463
Brake .................................... 463
Power steering ...................... 464
Washer ................................. 362
Fog lights ................................. 210 Replacing light bulbs............. 383
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 465
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 231, 235
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 294
Front seats ............................... 119
Adjustment ............................ 119
Cleaning................................ 336
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 132
Head restraints ..................... 136
Seat heaters ......................... 291
Seat position memory ........... 132
Seat ventilators ..................... 291
Front side marker lights.......... 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 390
Wattage ................................ 465 Front turn signal lights ........... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 388
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wattage ................................ 465
Fuel ........................................... 218
Capacity................................ 458
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 411
Information............................ 466
Refueling .............................. 218
Type.............................. 218, 458
Warning light......................... 414
Fuel filler door ......................... 218 Refueling .............................. 218
Fuel pump shut off system..... 411
Fuses ........................................ 380
Garage door opener ................ 320
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 297
Grocery bag hooks.................. 306
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516Alphabetical index
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KDSS......................................... 260
Keyless entry ........................... 103Smart key system ................. 103
Wireless remote control .......... 96
Keys ............................................ 90 Battery-saving function ......... 106
Electronic key ......................... 90
Engine switch................ 191, 194
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 445
Key number plate.................... 90
Keyless entry .......................... 96
Mechanical key ....................... 92
Replacing the battery ............ 377
Warning buzzer..................... 105
Wireless remote control key ........................................ 96
Knee airbags .............................. 35
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 348
Hood lock release lever ........ 348
Shift lever .............................. 199
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wiper lever.................... 212, 215 License plate lights ................. 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Wattage ................................ 465
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 385
Wattage ................................ 465
Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Front Interior light ................. 294
Headlight switch ................... 204
Interior lights list.................... 293
Luggage compartment lights ................................... 116
Personal lights ...................... 294
Rear interior light .................. 294
Replacing light bulbs ............ 385
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Vanity lights .......................... 308
Wattage ................................ 465
Limited slip differential ........... 260
Load capacity .......................... 173
Lock steering column ........................... 192, 196
Luggage compartment features .................................. 303
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